From the 153rd General Assembly, this bill, as amended, authorizes licensed wine producers to ship wine directly to Delaware residents for personal consumption. The law establishes a Wine Direct Shipper License with limits of three nine-liter cases annually per household and mandates compliance with tax reporting, package labeling, and delivery protocols, including age verification and the use of licensed carriers. The legislation includes a delayed implementation period of 365 days, a sunset provision after five years, and requires a study on the impact to local wine retailers by June 1, 2028. House Amendment 2 refines regulatory and operational requirements to align with the Liquor Control Act.
For the complete bill information, please click here https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142653.
